elderly care

When Roy Habib's grandmother asked him to talk to the elderly and alleviate their loneliness, she didn't anticipate that her grandson would take the project so far. Today, he leads "Grandma Shula's Project," where volunteers distribute dozens of cakes each week to lonely elders, as well as create especially warm connections with them.

A nursing home in Dresden has created time rooms that simulate life in East Germany's past to treat dementia patients. The results? Amazing.

You arrived at the ER; it seems chaotic, and the doctor looks too busy to assist you. Dr. David Cohen, head of the Geriatric Department at Carmel Medical Center, advises on how to navigate this unpleasant experience.